Buying Guide

Our LEGENDS COLLECTION blankets are born of beauty and they know it, so they are happiest when not hiding under a comforter. They show best as a bed cover, and you can tuck them in, if you must.

Unforbidden Furs look best folded at base of any King or Queen bed, or can be used as bed cover for a Queen bed. The fur throws are also happy pieces on any furnishings, chair or couch. Please refer to our Care Guide for more info on cleaning.

Unforbidden Fur Silk Lined Blankets are sized at 75” x 95” and can be impressive bed covers on a Queen, providing plenty of coverage as a top layer cover, or layered as an oversize Throw for a King. They are lined with 100% pure silk charmeuse and 100% cotton interlining.

The Unforbidden Fur Throws ( 76" x 55" ) are lovely over a chair, or at the foot of a Queen bed. For King sized bed throws, we suggest the larger blanket instead. Toscana Sheep Throw Unlined is approximately 75"x50" but exact cust can vary by 1-2 inches on any side.

Our LEGENDS Traveller Throws are designed with multiple uses in mind, and can be used on bedding, often at foot of bed as a final layer. LEGENDS Traveller Throws are named "Travellers" for a reason. Traveller throws come in a carrying bag for easy transport or storage. Traveller Throws work well on your bed or over a chair or couch, and as accent pieces anywhere at home. LEGENDS throws are 45”x 90” and Forbidden Fur throws are larger, 76"x 55.”

King in LEGENDS is a generous 110”x100” and is intended to provide just over a foot of drape on both sides of a standard King (which is 76”w x 80”h) and plenty of room to tuck on at foot, if desired.

Queen standards = 60’w x 80”h, so a LEGENDS blanket at 90”x100” should provide plenty of room for drape – about 15” or a bit over a each side, and and plenty of woven blanket to tuck if desired.

Pillows

All of our pillows come with a duck feather/duck down insert 90/10% feather to down.

Square pillows (24”x24”) are designed to accompany bedding by serving as a backdrop of final set of pillows for any bed. The versatile square shape also allows the pillows to work well elsewhere in the home, on couches, chairs, etc. A King or Queen looks best with 2-3 of the square pillows across the head.

Body pillow (16” x 48”) is designed to provide a King or Queen bed with a single bolster, finished look. These rectangle pillows are generously sized to accommodate King, Queen and Cal King.

Inserts: Our pillows are provided with the finest duck fill (90% duck feathers/10% duck down) inserts, but can be requested without if you prefer your own inserts.

Zippers: all pillows in LEGENDS AND UNFORBIDDEN FUR are intended to be removed for cleaning or replacement of inserts, and are made with zippers sewn discreetly.

Please refer to our Care Guide for more info on cleaning.

Blankets vs Duvets

Q: to duvet or not to duvet? It is highly liberating to cast off your duvet or comforter and sleep entirely under wool. Colder climates may require more than one blanket, but you should be fine in a well heated home with 1-2 wool blankets and a throw (just in case).

Have a Queen? Our Queen measures 90x100”/230x255cm and should fit a UK Full with about 20” to spare on either side, enough to be tucked in or draped from a platform bed.

Have a King? The King is 100x110”/255x280cm and is made to be “tuckable” on a standard King. A California King should fit fine, but not all beds are created equal. We suggest you check your measurements prior to ordering to avoid any disappointing misftits.

Traveller Throws. We have throws in several sizes, but they are designed to be used as a bed runner, to dress up a bedroom or living room, or as a travelling companion. Legends Throws, such as the Now Voyager Traveller Throw are 45" x70." Our Fur Throws are 76"x55".

WOOL

JG Switzer Blankets, Throws, and Pillows

CARE: We recommend Dry Cleaning Only for our wool and fur blankets, pillows and throws.

MAINTENANCE: Being a natural fiber, wool is wonderful at keeping itself clean and does not need to be cleaned frequently.

Wool

To stay moth free, wool blankets can be regularly shaken and hung to air, especially before and after being stored. We recommend using lavender sachets or making a combination of three essential oils: rosemary, lavender and lemon and then using a dropper, add a few drops every month or so to a cotton ball or two and store it close to your wool. Lavender is a natural moth repellant. We can not, in good conscience, recommend moth balls due to contents and odor.

Keeping everything clean is essential. Many stains can be removed by gently removing excess dirt with a soft brush (usually sold at fabric stores), rinsing the stain with cold water – spot cleaning and airing to dry. Use gentle and mild soap to spot clean, such as Eucalan, Zero or Woolite, and a little goes a long way

STORAGE: Before storing blankets, give them a good shake to rid them of any excess particles or dust and have them professionally dry cleaned. Store in a cool, dry place. Wool does NOT like damp or overly hot storage. Blankets should be folded with no weight on top of them.

FORBIDDEN FUR BLANKETS & PILLOWS

CARE: Fur blankets must be cleaned by a fur specialist or a dry cleaner that has expertise in fur. Ideally, bring all fur to a furrier who knows how to properly clean a fur blanket. For stains or spot treatments, use a soft sponge or clothe and wipecarefully using a small amount of gentle detergent such as Zero, Eucalan or Woolite. Air dry the damp spot.

MAINTENANCE: Shake occasionally to remove particles and excess dirt. Do not vacuum or brush fur. Avoid direct sunlight as much as possible since too much light can cause fur to oxidize and change color.

STORAGE: If six months or more, it is best to store at a furrier for the best humidity and temperature. At home, find a dry, cool place. Hang on wooden hangers or store in a cotton or linen breathable storage container.

JG Switzer pieces are lasting, welcome gifts for many special occasions: weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and are more exciting than a dozen roses as a “morning after” thank you. We will do our utmost to package any gift with thematic tissues and a special note from the sender. We currently can offer a miniature dried floral arrangement of lavender for all special occasion gifts and if possible, will wrap the item as a gift accordingly, as you wish. Please choose Gift Message option and we will include your note in shipped pieces.